November 18, 2018 Thirty-third SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

Parish Office Hours:

Monday through Friday

8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

St. Leo’S/HoLy RoSaRy PaRISH 33 Manhattan St. Ashley, PA 18706

Phone: (570) 825-6669

Web Site: www.stleos-holyrosary.org

Pastor: Reverend Vincent Dang

Pastor Emeritus: Reverend Thomas J. O’Malley

Administrative Asst: Marianne Baseski

Secretary: Marina Kachinko Director of Music: Robert Passetti

Director of Religious Education: Michele Casey

E-Mail: saintlhrc@gmail.com

Baptisms: Call the Rectory

Weddings: Call the Rectory

VIETNAMESE MASS: There

will be a Vietnamese Mass on

Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. All are

welcome!

CELEBRATION OF THE EUCHARIST

WEEKEND — Saturday 4:30 p.m., Sunday 8:30 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. WEEKDAYS — 8:00 a.m. all weekdays except Wednesday HOLY DAYS — (Vigil) 5:15 p.m., (Day) 8:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION All weekdays except Wednesday at 7:45 a.m. Saturday — 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. or by appointment

NEW PARISHIONERS: We, St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Parish welcome new parishioners to register with our parish by calling the Rectory at (570) 825-6669 or stopping by during office hours. We are handicap accessible in the rear side of the church. We also invite you to visit our web page at http://stleos-holyrosary.org. Thank you.

READINGS: (Nov. 25) Dn 7:13-14 Ps 93:1-2, 5 Rv 1:5-8 Jn 18:33b-37

To Jesus Christ be glory and power forever and ever! His are majesty and splendor, and his kingdom is ev-

erlasting, a kingdom of cosmic dimensions.

THANKSGIVING MASS THURS., NOV. 22: “Eucharist” means “to give thanks”. For the church every

Lord’s Day is a day of Thanksgiving. By virtue of our baptism it is our duty and our delight always and every-

where to give thanks and praise on behalf of the world. I invite you to St. Leo’s/Holy Rosary Church for Thanks-

giving Mass at 8:00 a.m. to offer thanks to God for all the blessings so generously poured forth upon us.

HOLY NAME SOCIETY TURKEY BINGO 11/18/18: In the Church Hall. Win 1 of 15 turkeys. Doors

open at Noon, games start at 1:00 p.m. Admission is $5.00. The kitchen will be open. ST. VINCENT DEPAUL SOCIETY BAKE SALE: Before and after all masses this weekend.

Please help this society as it works to assist those in need. Thank you.

CYRENIANS’ MEETING: This Sunday, Nov. 18 at 6:00 p.m. Mary Engle and Bonnie will hostess.

ANNUAL PARISH GIVING TREE: Will stand in the sanctuary from Sat. Nov. 17th to Sun. Dec. 16th. Pa-

per ornaments will list the age and gender (infant to age 17) of the children. The gifts will go to the children

served by our food pantry and/or parish children in need. There will also be ornaments for adult men/

women. Gifts for adults will go to the homeless served by Catholic Social Services. Please take an ornament;

purchase a gift; and place the UNWRAPPED package with the ornament taped to it, under the Giving Tree.

Thank you.

ST. MARIA GORETTI CRAFT & GIFT FAIR: Sun., Nov. 18 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Parish Center,

Laflin Road, Laflin. Free admission and handicapped accessible. 25+ Vendors. A specialty basket & gift raffle

will feature baskets & gifts having a value of $150 and up. Our food stand will be open.

KOC SACRED HEART COUNCIL 10676 ANNUAL ROAST BEEF DINNER: Sun., Nov. 18 at

St. Faustina Parish Center 518 S. Hanover St., Nanticoke from 12 to 3 p.m. Take-outs from 12:00-1:00 p.m.

ONLY. Tickets: $10.00 for adults and $5.00 for children. Tickets available at the door.

THE SLOVAK HERITAGE SOCIETY OF NEPA FEAST OF ST. NICHOLAS CELEBRATION: Sun.,

Dec. 2 at 2:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Fatima Parish Center at St. Mary’s Church 134 S. Washington St., WB, sing-

ing Slovak Christmas carols and sharing Christmas memories followed by Slovak hospitality.

MISERICORDIA UNIVERSITY COMMUNITY CHOIR CAROLS FROM AROUND THE WORLD

CONCERT: Thurs., Dec. 6 at 7:30 p.m. in Lemmond Theater on campus. Tickets: $5 General Admission;

$3 MU Alumni & Senior Citizens; MU Students Free. A reception with light refreshments will immediately

follow. For tickets or info, please call (570)674-6161.

EXALTATION OF THE HOLY CROSS CHURCH 7TH ANNUAL COOKIE WALK: Sat., Dec. 15 from

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. 420 Main Rd, Hanover Twp. Containers are $9.00 and filled with your choice of

cookies. Platters are $35 and orders must be placed by Sat. Dec. 8. For info, ticket and orders call

(570) 814-6444.

OFFICE CLOSED: Thurs. and Fri., Nov. 22 & 23 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you.

NO DAILY MASSES: On Fri., Nov. 23, Tues., Nov. 27 and Thurs., Nov. 29. Thank you.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION / CCD INFORMATION

Our CCD Motto is “MASS AND CLASS OR CLASS AND MASS”

Classes are from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Sunday.

Mrs. Michele Casey, DRE (570) 760-9793

SAFETY OF OUR CHILDREN: Please lookout for the safety of our children especially as they are being

dismissed from class at 10:30 a.m. when you may be arriving for 11:00 a.m. Mass. Thanks. SAVE IMPORTANT DATES: First Penance - Sat., Jan. 26, 2019 at 11 a.m.; First Holy Communion -

Sun., May 5, 2019 at 11 a.m. Mass and Confirmation - Sun., June 9, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Mass. Please mark

these dates on your calendar. Thank you.

CHILDREN’S MASS: There will be a children’s Mass on Sunday, November 18 at 8:30 a.m. Please bring

your children to attend and participate in the mass. Thank you.

NO CLASSES: There will be no CCD classes on Sun., Nov. 25 due to the Thanksgiving holiday weekend.

Classes will resume on Sun., Dec. 2. Thank you.

REMEMBER IN YOUR PRAYERS: Please pray for Jared and Debbie Bellas, Lois O’Hara, Flavia Pollick, Florence Ryder, Robert Cronauer, Lorraine Shinko, Mary Golias, Lila Aukstakalnis, Tom Smith, Marion Ferguson, Joyce Seiger, Jerry Cavanaugh, Geri Truschel, William Vancosky, Katherine Svetz, Frank Kempf, Louise & Ron Brandt, Robert Lusk, Jean Wiernusz, Karen Hannis, Richard Curry, Dianne Curry, Ann Fedak, Appi Pepperling, Carla Schlegel, Jackson Chapasko, Margaret Sipple, Robert Bozek, Christopher Fee, Bonnie Turchin, Maryann Lavan, Richard Reed, Jesse Mendoza, Mary Benson, Sophie DeLuca, Billy Shemanski, Carl Bozinko, Mary Krupa, Ruth Kackauskas, Maureen Latzman, George Warman, David Bukoski Jr., Mary Tomasko, Jonathan Elick, Janet Tyson, Sara White, Robert Norkus, Dan R., Cynthia Sickler, Jim Altavilla, Elaine Warman, Tia Toney, Missy Garbush Schneikart, John Pac, Norbert Wisniewski, Frank Sorokach, Terry Murphy, Steve Rontinonis, Elaine Thornton, Faye Klinges, Allen Scoble, Dennis Pisano, Toni Riscavage, Maggie Falchek, Irene Kopiczak, Frank Balas, Mary Ann Yedloski, Michael Ralston, Ralph Evans, Lauran McDonald, Marge Paraventi, John Mazza, Llayl Swank, Thomas Gorman, Quinn Gorman, Theresa Yuknavich, Leah Cronauer and all the faithful departed especially Lottie Stanick and Frank Drazba and all our parishioners. We will be listing in the bulletin names of people who are ill or need our prayers. If you have someone you would like us to pray for, please call the rectory at (570) 825-6669.

PERPETUAL NOVENA IN HONOR OF OUR LADY OF THE MIRACULOUS MEDAL: Every Monday

after 8 a.m. Mass the Novena will be prayed. Please come to honor our Blessed Virgin Mary.

DEVOTIONS IN HONOR OF THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS: Every First Friday of the Month we will

have devotions in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus following 8 a.m. Mass.

COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND: Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion from St. Leo’s/

Holy Rosary take Holy Communion to the sick and homebound. Calls are made the First Friday and Third

Sunday of every month. Please advise family members or friends who cannot attend Mass that they can have an

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion bring the Lord Jesus to them. Anyone wishing to receive

Communion may call the Rectory, (570) 825-6669 or Toni Riscavage, (570) 868-8215 or Debbie Milford,

(570) 829-5356.

HOSPITAL/HOME VISITS: If you or a love one are hospitalized or homebound and wish a visit from

Father Dang, please call the rectory (570) 825-6669. Due to HIPPA regulations, hospitals will not

provide us the names of our parishioners. Father Dang wants to make sure that his parishioners are

visited and blessed when they are ill. He will be happy to hear confessions when requested. Thank you.

SNOW REMOVAL: Father is interested in hiring someone to clean the Church sidewalks and steps

during the winter season. If interested please call the Rectory at (570) 825-6669 or see Father. Thank you.

2018 DIOCESAN ANNUAL APPEAL: “The Journey Makes Us One.” We are asked to renew our

commitment to support the local Church and the greater community by sharing God’s gifts with those in need.

Please be generous. Our parish has raised $8,315.00 to date. Thank you and May God Bless you always.

ST. LEO’S/HOLY ROSARY CHURCH CHOIR PRACTICE: Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. All are invited.

Please see Bob Passetti, Music Director after any mass or call him at (570) 814-1747 for additional information.

LECTOR WORKBOOKS: The new 2019 Workbook for Lectors is available in the Sacristy. Please pick up as

soon as possible. Thank you for your service to our parish. May God Bless you always.

CANTOR SCHEDULE: Sat., Nov. 24 at 4:30 p.m. Mary Claire; Sun., Nov. 25 at 8:30 a.m. Bob and at

11:00 a.m. Open. Thank you for your faithful service to our parish.

GREETERS: The greeters for Sat., Nov. 17 at 4:30 p.m. are Fran Spencer & Catherine Smith and for Sun., Nov.

18 at 8:30 a.m. is 5th Grade CCD Class and at 11:00 a.m. are Rose Murray & Anthony Free. The greeters for

Sat., Nov. 24 at 4:30 p.m. are Theresa & Don Kane and for Sun., Nov. 25 at 8:30 a.m. are Barbara & Dan

Piestrak and for 11:00 a.m. is Catherine Smith. Thank you for your faithful service to our parish.

PARISH CENSUS: If you or a loved one changed your name, address or phone number, please contact the

office at (570) 825-6669 or write your new information on your envelope so we can update your records. Thank

you and God Bless You.

ANNOUNCEMENT IN BULLETIN: Attention societies and organizations, if you would like to place an

announcement in the bulletin, the deadline is Tuesday. Thank you.

MASS INTENTIONS FOR THE WEEK

Monday 11/19 8:00 AM Gilbert Cooney Mary & Tom Kerpovich & Fam-

ily

Tuesday 11/20 8:00 AM Dawn Mullin Family

Wednesday 11/21 8:00 AM No Mass

Thursday 11/22 8:00 AM Jack McGovern Family

Friday 11/23 8:00 AM No Mass

Saturday 11/24 4:30 PM Jude Schappert Jean & Family

Sunday 11/25 8:30 AM Lottie Stanick Frank & Effie Patts

11:00 John & Marie McGrady Granddaughter Eileen Pisonick

THE SANCTUARY CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF DAWN MULLIN BY FAMILY; IN MEMORY OF JACK

MCGOVERN BY HIS FAMILY; IN LOVING MEMORY OF BILL GALARDI BY WIFE NANCY & SONS; IN MEMORY OF SAVERIO

COSTANTINO FROM CAROLE KNEAL, GARY BURCZY, TERRY & JIMMY MURPHY AND IN MEMORY OF JACK MERGO BY WIFE

SUSAN.

A BLESSED MOTHER CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF LOTTIE STANICK BY CAROLE KNEAL & GARY

BURCZY; IN MEMORY OF SARAH (EVIE) (GRANDDAUGHTER OF TOM & MARION PAUL) BY YOUR LOVING FAMILY; IN

MEMORY OF ROSS A. BECKLEY BY WIFE & FAMILY; IN MEMORY OF DEBORAH A. KLINGLER BY MOM & FAMILY; IN MEM-

ORY OF MATRONA PHILLIPS BY HUSBAND BILL & FAMILY; IN MEMORY OF CATHERINE & BONAVENTURE LOMBARDELLI

BY

BERNADETTE DRUBY; IN MEMORY OF THOMAS M. HART SR. BY WIFE JO & FAMILY; IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL BELLAS BY

BELLAS FAMILY; FOR MY MOTHER LORETTA HENRY’S ANNIVERSARY BY JUNE WALSH AND IN MEMORY OF DAWN

MULLIN BY FAMILY.

A SACRED HEART CANDLE WILL BURN THIS WEEK IN MEMORY OF MARGARET HANNON BY THE FAMILY; IN MEMORY OF

JACK & NANCY MCGOVERN BY THEIR FAMILY; IN MEMORY OF EDWARD SILVETTE FROM CAROLE KNEAL & GARY

BURCZY AND IN MEMORY OF FRANK DRAZBA BY MULLIN FAMILY.

CANDLES

There are Sanctuary, Blessed Mother and Sacred Heart Candles available for 2018. If you would like to

dedicate a candle for someone, please call the rectory at (570) 825-6669. Thank you.

ASHLEY FOOD PANTRY

Items in special need for November:

Coffee, Hamburger/Tuna Helper,

Beefaroni & Spaghettio's

Thank you: To all who have donated. May God Bless you for your kindness and generosity!

COMMITMENT OF TREASURE

Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not Reluctantly or

under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver - II Corinthians 9:7

Weekly Collection for 11/11/18 $4,915.40

CONGRATULATIONS: To the newly baptized member of our parish, Jaxon Lee Banja, son of Edward & Holly

Banja on Sun., November 11. May God Bless them.

THANK YOU: Ashley Food Pantry Volunteers graciously thank the National Wild Turkey Federation, Red

Rock Chapter for their generous donation of 25 turkeys in memory of Dave Zabofski. Turkeys will be

distributed to clients for Christmas.

THANK YOU: With gratitude for your Weekly Sacrifice! We are grateful to all those who financially

sacrifice to support our parish and its ministries! May God Bless you for your faithfulness, generosity and love!

*2018-2019 CANDLES*: The rectory’s computer had to be replaced and unfortunately the candle lists for

2018 & 2019 did not transfer to the new computer. Please call the office at (570) 825-6669 as soon as possi-

ble if you ordered candle(s) for the rest of 2018 & 2019 so we can rebuild the data base. We apologize for

the inconvenience and thank you for your anticipated understanding!